Aloft gets my business when I am in Charlotte.
The downsides (noisy A/C unit, expensive parking) are ameliorated by the upsides: good location, interesting decor, comfy bar, and big flat screen TV that I can plug in to my computer.
Just be sure to bring a cable!
A place gets a bonus star for giving free bottled water to non-premier members.
Also, internet is free and wireless works in room - you hear that Marriott and your ridiculous $13/day wired-only internet???
But for $78 a night, I'd take this over a shitty Hampton Inn any day!